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Overview |
Arkansas State University | MBTS | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,190 | 3,772 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #859 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | mbts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | MBTS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,888 | $8,580 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,744 | $8,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $13,658 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,011 | $23,318 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,225 | $5,774 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 35% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | MBTS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,045 | 105 | ||
| Admitted | 4,202 | 99 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 94.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 61.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Arkansas State University | MBTS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | MBTS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $17,004 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $175 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | MBTS | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 81% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | MBTS | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | MBTS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas State University Main Campus is larger than than MBTS based on total student enrollment (13,190 students vs. 3,772 students)
Arkansas State University vs. MBTS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or MBTS?
- Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is 24.6% more expensive to attend than Arkansas State University for in-state tuition ($8,580.00 vs. $6,888.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.5% higher at Arkansas State University than Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ($12,744.00 vs. $8,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas State University Main Campus than MBTS ($12,011 vs. $23,318)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas State University Main Campus are 35.2% lower than costs at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ($10,100 vs. $13,658)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas State University Main Campus than Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (100% vs. 35%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas State University Main Campus students is 94.4% larger than aid received Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ($11,225 vs. $5,774)
Arkansas State University vs. MBTS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University or MBTS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBTS or Arkansas State University .
- The average SAT score at Arkansas State University Main Campus (1088) is 105 points higher than at MBTS (983)
- Incoming Arkansas State University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at MBTS (21)
- MBTS has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than Arkansas State University (69.5%)
Arkansas State University vs. MBTS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University or MBTS? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between MBTS and Arkansas State University.
- Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary students graduate with a $2,496 lower median federal student loan debt than Arkansas State University graduates. ($17,004 vs. $19,500)
- MBTS graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Arkansas State University graduates. ($175 vs. $201)
- More MBTS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas State University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/